Does metabolic surgery reduce liver scarring?
Part of Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests if weight loss surgery can improve liver fibrosis (scarring) in people with obesity and advanced liver disease. It may help those considering surgery to know if their liver health can get better.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 35 and 70.
- You are a candidate for weight loss surgery (gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy).
- Tests show you have advanced liver scarring (fibrosis).
- Your weight has been stable (no more than 10% change) in the last 6 months.
- You are willing to have two liver biopsies (one before and one 2 years after surgery).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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